Man in custody for threatening students in Boone

BOONE (AP) — Charges are pending against a Boone man who police say threatened students with a knife outside of Boone High School.

BOONE (AP) — Charges are pending against a Boone man who police say threatened students with a knife outside of Boone High School.

The man was taken into custody Monday afternoon. The incident happened in the school’s parking lot. No students were injured.

Police spokesman John Sloter said the man — 36-year-old Richard Gabriel Lujan — was confronted by officers who ordered him to stop. Sloter said the man threw the knife at the officers and tried to leave the scene.

Sloter said officers used a stun gun to subdue Lujan, who fell to the pavement and suffered a minor head wound, which required a stitch at the hospital.

Lujan was transported by ambulance to Boone County Hospital by ambulance and after an evaluation was released to police and booked into Boone County Jail.

Lujan faces charges of assault on a peace officer. Other charges may be pending.

Boone Community School District Superintendent Brad Manard notified teachers and staff via email saying, “Police and school officials are continuing to investigate. We will continue to communicate with the Boone Police Department regarding any additional appropriate measures to ensure the safety of our students.”